Cardiologist: Role, Conditions Treated, and Collaborative Care

A cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel diseases. They prevent, diagnose, and manage conditions including:

• Heart attacks
• Heart failure
• Arrhythmias
• Congenital heart defects

Tools include physical exams, lab tests, imaging, and interventional procedures. Cardiologists collaborate with primary care physicians, nurses, and cardiac surgeons for comprehensive cardiovascular care.